President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States was heading into what could be its “toughest” weeks as coronavirus cases swell nationwide, and he warned states not to inflate their needs for critical medical equipment. “There will be a lot of death, unfortunately. There will be death,” Trump said in a somber start to […]
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The Trudeau government is looking to the relationships it established during NAFTA negotiations to resolve the urgent dispute over personal protective equipment with the United States. According to senior sources with direct knowledge of the situation, Canadian politicians at different levels, and of different political stripes, will and have been reaching out to contacts in […]
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Canada’s Big Six banks all said they will reduce interest rates on credit cards to provide relief to customers affected by COVID-19 pandemic. Bank of Montreal said on Saturday it will temporarily reduce credit card interest rates to 10.99 per cent for personal and small business customers receiving payment deferrals due to the outbreak. Bank of […]
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The latest: Faced with a White House-ordered ban on exports of key COVID-19 medical supplies to Canada and abroad, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is trying a more diplomatic approach with U.S. President Donald Trump, hoping to convince him such a ban will harm Americans and Canadians alike. Trudeau says he plans to speak with Trump […]
Continue ReadingAn Edmonton mother turned to social media for help after her sons’ birthday party was cancelled due to COVID-19. Related News:Undetected COVID-19 from returning Myanmar workers a big concern: Health officialIOC to decide on possible Tokyo Olympics postponement within four weeksVirus disrupts pregnancy plans, raises anxiety and questionsYoung adults in Kentucky threw a ‘coronavirus party.’ […]
Continue ReadingGlobal News has obtained documentation from health officials sent to long-term care homes saying seniors in nursing homes should be kept comfortable if they contract the virus and not taken to hospital. Related News:Gatherings of more than 10 people banned as number of coronavirus patients in Summit County eclipses 70Coronavirus: Spanish army finds care home […]
Continue Reading“I have lots of friends, close people in the medical industry and I’m worried about them. I wouldn’t want to get up and do their job,” Maier said. “Truthfully doctors and nurses are the real heroes and we just want to help.” Related News:Trump considers opening up parts of U.S. as health experts urge longer […]
Continue ReadingPage the Cleaner in Edmonton will soon begin production of cloth face masks to help protect people from getting COVID-19. Related News:The Latest: South Korea has 86 new cases, total over 10,000Peak of new cases in Summit County could come in two weeks, but health officials want better dataYoung adults in Kentucky threw a ‘coronavirus […]
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Air Canada said Friday it would provide gowns and eyewear to flight crews to protect them from coronavirus. The company said in a memo sent to staff and seen by CBC News that it secured a supply of plastic safety eyeglasses on Friday, and will provide workers with protective gowns to wear over their uniforms […]
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As the COVID-19 caseload shows every sign of surging in Canada, the delivery of promised financial relief for people who’ve lost their jobs or closed their businesses remains maddeningly slow. The federal government’s emergency wage subsidy is at least three weeks away from being available. It could take even longer. The emergency response benefit for those who […]
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